Mental Health and self care
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Mental Health: Self Care and Seeking Help--Jon Cox, BYU Concrete suggestions on how to care for your mental health, including skills you can use on your own, as well as when and how to reach out to others for help. |
A 5-Minute Meditation You Can Do Anywhere
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Why Mindfulness is a Superpower:
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A 10-Minute Meditation for Anxiety
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7 Ways to Maximize Misery
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How to Manage Your Mental Health--Leon Taylor
Prolonged psychological stress is the enemy of our mental health, and physical movement is our best weapon to respond |
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What I Learned from 100 Days of Rejection--Jia Jiang
Jia Jiang adventures boldly into a territory so many of us fear: rejection. By seeking out rejection for 100 days -- Jiang desensitized himself to the pain and shame that rejection often brings Creating a Self-Care Action Plan
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How To Practice Emotional First Aid--Guy Winch
We go to the doctor when we feel sick or have pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don’t have to. He makes a compelling case for taking care of our emotions, our minds, with the same diligence we take care of our bodies. Why Dungeons & Dragons is Good for You--Ethan Gilsdorf
The quintessential nerdy pastime of Dungeons & Dragons can actually be the secret to life success. How? Ethan Gilsdorf shows us how this groundbreaking game involving communal storytelling, dice-rolling, and imaginary adventures in lands filled with dragons, quests, elves and evil wizards actually gives us powerful tools to combat the perils and challenges of reality. |
fitness and nutrition
Power Up! Using Your Autistic Superpowers to Improve Your Health--Dr. Damian Rodriguez |
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At Home Workouts--Kiley Kiel, ScenicView Academy Staying at home for prolonged periods of time can make it difficult to remain physically active. Sedentary behavior can have negative effects on your health and quality of life. Self-quarantining can also add stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges. Click on the photo for physical activity and relaxation techniques that can help you remain calm and and healthy during this unusual time. |
The Healthcare system |
Autism and the Healthcare System--Stacy Standford
Tips For Better Sleep
12 Steps to a Better Night's Sleep
How to Trick Your Brain Into Falling Asleep--Jim Donovan
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Sleep Hygiene
Attention! This is Why You Can't Sleep--Broynwyn Milkins
Bronwyn Milkin's research unravels the complexities of anxiety-related insomnia by examining the contribution of cognitive processes that operate outside of conscious awareness and operates on the premise that understanding mental illness can help prevent it. |
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